48 Hours in Bangkok

48 hours is just enough time for me to enjoy all the things that I love about this city; street food, massages, the vibrant night scene, and the Grand Palace.

Bangkok, Thailand is a huge bustling city; bursting at the seams with Tuk-Tuks, cars, motorbikes, and the friendliest Thai people. When they say Thais are friendly, they're not playing! I love Thailand. It is affordable, beautiful, and super travel friendly. Whenever people ask for a referral for a solo traveler (especially a solo female traveler) I always recommend Thailand. It's easy on the pockets and relatively safe.

Where to stay:

I love staying at hostels when I'm in Thailand. I've meet the coolest people at them. I love the heart and soul of the hostel, HI Suhkumvit Soi 38. It was the first place I stayed at 10 years ago and the same place I went back to two other times. They have great staff, a dope a$$ roof top, and they are on the same street as some of the BEST street food in Bangkok (Soi 38).

Link to hostel: http://www.hisukhumvit.com/firstpage/index.php

This time I stayed at the Aloft hotel and it was pretty cool. It's such a weird experience for me to stay at a hotel in Bangkok, but I enjoyed it. The pool was dope and the décor was nice. It is also across the street from some cool bars and around the corner from a club.

Airbnb is also thriving in Bangkok. I checked out a few, but bc my friends had booked the hotel, I couldn't stay in one. I would though!

If you haven't signed up to Airbnb yet you can use my link to get $40 off your first stay. Link: www.airbnb.com/c/krodriguez25

I'd recommend staying anywhere near in Bangkok near a the train stop. The train system is affordable, super clean, and easily navigable.

What to do:

Have street food anywhere!!! My favorite place to enjoy street food is Soi (street) 38. You cannot beat the prices and everything is so yummy. The mango with sticky rice is HEAVENLY! The cart on Soi 38 is FAMOUS for being outstandingly DELICIOUS. 

Visit the Grand Palace! It's such a majestic Thai experience, but make sure you're prepared. Women must have their shoulders covered and their legs covered. Leggings won't do. They made me buy a sarong in front, which wasn't expensive, but wasn't necessary. Men must have their legs covered too. The Grand Palace is open from 8:30an to 3:30pm. Entry is 500 Baht ($13).

Go out at night to one of the many clubs and/or bars.

Get a massage, but DO NOT make it a Thai massage... OMG traditional Thai massages are so painful.

Visit as many as the temples as you'd like. They are all mostly located near the river. It's super easy to navigate to and from all the temples.

Ride in a Tuk Tuk.

What to eat:

Fresh fruit. My favorite fruit in Southeast Asia is a mangosteen. Momma Mia... so darn good. Mangos are heavenly in Thailand. Dragonfruit is easily found as well. Oh, and coconuts!!! Jut over a $1 for a fresh coconut on the street.

Pad Thai. I mean you kinda have to have some when you're in Bangkok.

Mango and sticky rice for the SUPER win!!!

Curry is always a must.

Tips for Bangkok:

Americans don't need a visa to visit. Just buy your ticket and head on over.
Arrive with space in your suitcase. There are lots of things to buy in Thailand.

I don't recommend staying on Khao San Road, but if you love to be around other foreigners that is where you should stay. If you do stay on Khao San Road, make sure you venture off of it and explore other neighborhoods.

Bargain when buying ANYTHING.

Don't just stay in Bangkok! Flights to southern Thailand can be as cheap as $75!!! Get to the south or go north to Chang Mai or travel to one of the beautiful islands of Thailand.

Live, Love, Travel!

@LittleMsJetsetter